A global insurance powerhouse, Kennedys is acclaimed by some as the ‘market leader in insurance litigation and arbitration’. The group acts for major domestic and multinational insurers, including Migdal, Allianz and Generali, while it also acts for high-profile corporates, such as Royal Caribbean International. Zvika Zelichov and Chaim Zelichov co-head the practice.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Market leader in insurance litigation and arbitration. Great lawyers with in-depth expertise.’

  • ‘Zvika Zelichov has enormous experience in handling insurance matters. He is very dedicated to his clients and goes the extra mile.’

  • ‘Zvika Zelichov is very able and practical.’

Key clients

  • Clalit Health Services
  • Leumit Sick Fund
  • Bituach Haklai Insurance Company
  • Sompo
  • AIG
  • Electra Group
  • NTA Metropolitan Mass Transit System
  • Lloyds
  • Generali
  • Clal Insurance Company
  • Allianz
  • HDI
  • SCOR
  • Harel Insurance Company
  • QBE
  • Migdal Insurance Company
  • BRIT
  • Aviva
  • Tokio Marine
  • Inbal Insurance Company
  • Liberty
  • Beazley
  • Intel Corporation
  • Royal Caribbean International

Work highlights

  • Acted in a D&O claim concerning an Israeli construction company that went bankrupt and liquidators were nominated to manage its liquidation proceedings.
  • Instructed to perform monitoring in relation to an NIS5bn claim that was submitted against the Israeli Electric Corporation, following the allegation that it overcharged its customers.
  • Represented CNA Hardy in a claim that was submitted against it, following a robbery that occurred in Tel-Aviv, during which the contents of 74 vaults were stolen.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Zvika Zelichov, Chaim Zelichov